Very Good
#2941 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 34% in state
Tatom EL
Elementary School · MONAHANS-WICKETT-PYOTE ISD
1600 S CALVIN AVE, Monahans, TX 79756
Enrollment
339
Student-Teacher
16.1:1
Score
7.2
Grades
1st – 2nd
Enrollment
339
Student-Teacher
16.1:1
Score
7.2
Grades
1st – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#2,941 of 8,552
In Monahans
#1 of 5
public schools
In district
#1 of 5
MONAHANS-WICKETT-PYOTE ISD
Academic growth
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Tatom EL
Tatom EL is a public elementary school in Monahans, TX, part of MONAHANS-WICKETT-PYOTE ISD. Tatom EL serves approximately 339 students, and covers grades 1st-2nd, and has a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Tatom EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,941 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Tatom EL show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 5.7
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
31% of students at Tatom EL were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Tatom EL — Students at Tatom EL score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
50.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.
How Tatom EL Compares
See how Tatom EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1600 S CALVIN AVE, Monahans, TX 79756
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Tatom EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CAMERON DUAL LANGUAGE MAGNET (rated 7.3/10, 33.7 miles away, in nearby Odessa), with a very similar rating. Another option is WINK EL (rated 7.0/10, 19.9 miles away, in nearby Wink), with a very similar rating. Additionally, G E 'BUDDY' WEST EL (rated 6.3/10, 30.5 miles away, in nearby Odessa), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Monahans, see our Monahans schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 34.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MONAHANS ED CTR Monahans | 0.6 mi | — |
| GEORGE CULLENDER KIND Monahans | 0.7 mi | 3.9 |
| MONAHANS H S Monahans | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| WALKER J H Monahans | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| PARKWAY EL Monahans | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| GRANDFALLS-ROYALTY SCHOOL Grandfalls | 16.6 mi | 5.4 |
| WINK EL Wink | 19.9 mi | 7.0 |
| WINK H S Wink | 19.9 mi | 7.1 |
| KERMIT J H Kermit | 22.3 mi | 4.1 |
| KERMIT H S Kermit | 22.3 mi | 6.2 |
| KERMIT EL Kermit | 22.7 mi | 5.7 |
| BUENA VISTA SCHOOL Imperial | 23.8 mi | 7.1 |
| EDWARD K DOWNING EL Odessa | 27.7 mi | 4.2 |
| MURRY FLY EL Odessa | 28.7 mi | 5.9 |
| LAURO CAVAZOS EL Odessa | 29.4 mi | 1.9 |
| G E 'BUDDY' WEST EL Odessa | 30.5 mi | 6.3 |
| CAMERON DUAL LANGUAGE MAGNET Odessa | 33.7 mi | 7.3 |
| CROCKETT MIDDLE Odessa | 33.9 mi | 4.0 |
| PEASE EL Odessa | 34.0 mi | 1.8 |
| NOEL EL Odessa | 34.2 mi | 4.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 79756 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,924
Median Home Value
$153,200
Median Rent
$960/mo
Population
9,558
College Educated
10.5%
Homeownership
76.6%
Avg Commute
20.9 min
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Median Age
36.2
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| CASTRO EL Mission, TX | 7.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tatom EL
What grades does Tatom EL serve?
Tatom EL serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Tatom EL?
Tatom EL has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tatom EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Tatom EL is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tatom EL rank in TX?
Tatom EL ranks #2,941 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Tatom EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Tatom EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Tatom EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tatom EL has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tatom EL a charter school?
No, Tatom EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tatom EL a Title I school?
No, Tatom EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tatom EL?
50.7% of students at Tatom EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Ward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (432) 943-2769
Resources & Links
District
MONAHANS-WICKETT-PYOTE ISD- District Enrollment
- 2,200
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,525
- District Rank
- #1 of 5
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